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Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The African media network for the promotion of health and environment (REMAPSEN) has organized its 4th Media Forum on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The forum attracted participants from over 20 countries, alongside more than 100 virtual attendees across the African continent. Global Progress on NTDs at Risk as Funding Declines-WHO Expert In his welcome remarks, REMAPSEN President Mr. Youssouf Bamba highlighted the critical role of the media in tackling NTDs, noting that these diseases often lack media visibility. He emphasized that journalists are not merely observers but essential actors in the fight against NTDs.…

The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme convened high-level government officials, security agencies, programme partners, and civil society leaders in Abuja for its inaugural Annual Learning and Adaptation Event. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online, the event brought together key stakeholders to review evidence-based strategies for reducing violence, institutionalizing peace, and strengthening climate resilience across northern Nigeria. Rano: Stakeholders Unite to Ensure Peaceful Voter Registration SPRiNG is a four-year initiative (2024–2028) funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Tetra Tech International Development in partnership with Nextier SPD, the Centre…

The controversy generated in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during his official visit to Türkiye has been dismissed as “silly” by Turkish officials, according to Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this on Wednesday while responding to a post on X by a user, Oguntoye Opeyemi (Equityoyo), who commented on media reactions to the incident. Minor Stumble, No Cause for Alarm:Tinubu’s Türkiye Trip Continues as Planned-Presidency “Exactly. On ground here in Ankara, their officials were shocked to learn that it was an issue in Nigerian media/blogs,” she wrote. According to her, one of…

Sani Dutsinma Hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, led by Alhaji Lawali Dakingari, a prominent political figure from Suru Local Government Area. Governor Nasir Idris received Alhaji Dakingari and his large delegation at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, in an event that drew party leaders and representatives from all 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Defections Were Not Sudden,They Were Judicially Engineered- Aboki The gathering also included 2,208 delegates representing all polling units in Suru Local Government Area, highlighting the grassroots nature of the…

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to bolstering security across the state to safeguard lives and property. The Governor made the remarks while inspecting 500 vigilantes and hunters who recently completed a rigorous refresher course and tactical combat skills training at a camp in Kalgo Local Government Area. Community Security Tops Agenda as Kebbi Trains 500 Vigilantes The initiative is aimed at complementing the efforts of conventional security agencies in addressing security challenges across Kebbi State. Governor Idris thanked Almighty Allah for the success of the programme, describing the training as a long-awaited step to…

Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the payment of gratuity and death benefits to retired and deceased staff of the State Civil Service, contract staff, Local Government Councils, and Local Government Education Authorities. The approval was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Malami Shekare, and signed by the Director of Administration, Rashidu Muhammad-Bala. Retired Civil Servant Donates N5M Gratuity to Build Mosque in Kano According to the statement, the payments will be executed in two phases. The first phase covers the period from March 16 to June 15, 2025, during which a…

The Ibeto Seaport and Terminals Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt, has generated ₦12.38 billion in revenue within its first six months of full operations, marking a strong start for the newly established Command. The revenue, collected between July and December 2025, was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Tangwa Emmanuel, on behalf of the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Usman Yahaya. According to the release, the Command recorded a total collection of ₦12,382,397,531.62 during the period under review, a performance described by Comptroller Yahaya as a…

The Central Naval Command has intensified strategic engagements with key maritime stakeholders and major oil exploration companies to enhance the security of Nigeria’s blue economy and support national crude oil production targets. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, led the engagements, which culminated in a broader stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Discussions centred on addressing security threats to critical maritime infrastructure and economic assets within the Command’s Area of Responsibility. A major highlight of the engagements was the collective commitment by the Nigerian Navy and industry partners to support the Federal…

A prosecution witness in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over alleged unlawful printing of new naira notes, told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a thorough and nationwide investigation into the matter. The testimony was delivered by Eneanye Chinedu, Prosecution Witness Seven (PW7) and Head of Special Duty Committee 3 of the EFCC, during proceedings presided over by Justice Maryanne Anineh. EFCC Declares Ex Minister Sadiya Umar Wanted in N37bn Scandal Under cross-examination by defence counsel Olalekan Ojo, SAN, PW7 said he…

Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya amince da sabbin nadin mukamai da karin mukamai a wasu hukumomi da ofisoshi, domin karfafa gudanarwa da inganta ayyukan gwamnati a sassa daban-daban na jihar. Hakan ya kunshe a cikin wata sanarwa da Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Darakta Janar na Harkokin Yada Labarai na Fadar Gwamnati, Kano, ya fitar. Daga cikin sabbin nadin mukamai, Hon. Abdulkadir Balarabe Kankarofi (Alhajij) an nada shi Mataimakin Mashawarcin Gwamna kan Harkokin Jin Kai, yayin da Hajia Aisha Tamburawa ta samu nadin Mataimakin Mashawarcin Gwamna kan Inganta Kyakkyawan Bayani da Yada Labarai. A wasu hukumomi, Engr. Mukhtar…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly attacking his mother and possessing a firearm, an English Barreta pistol loaded with eight rounds of ammunition. According to police reports, the incident occurred on January 25, 2026, at around 7:30 pm, at their residence in Panshekara Quarters, Kano. Officers attached to the Panshekara Division responded to a distress call and found that James had been violently assaulting his mother. The suspect fled the scene upon police arrival. The victim, however, handed over the pistol and ammunition to the officers, stating that she had found the…

Lamara Garba Azare In the order of human affairs, constancy of purpose does not always require constancy of position. Leadership, like life itself, unfolds through phases, each shaped by circumstance, responsibility, and the demands of the moment. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to align with the All Progressives Congress should therefore be understood not as a moral failure or political treachery, but as a deliberate choice rooted in reflection and duty. Politics is often judged emotionally, yet it functions best when approached with reason. Movement is frequently mistaken for betrayal, but history shows that progress rarely emerges from rigidity. The…

The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has commended four retiring executives for their outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the commission. Magaji gave the commendation on Wednesday during a send-forth ceremony organised in honour of the outgoing executives. Nigeria Must Remove Bureaucratic Bottlenecks to Attract Investors-RMAFC He praised their dedication, leadership and professionalism, noting that they had left behind an enduring legacy that would continue to inspire younger officers within the commission. The CAC boss wished the retirees good health, long life and continued prosperity as they conclude their…

The Nigerian Senate has suspended public discussion on the United States airstrikes conducted on December 25 against suspected terrorist hideouts in Sokoto State. According to Ireporter Online, the decision was announced during Wednesday’s plenary after Senate President Godswill Akpabio ruled that the matter should be addressed privately due to national security concerns. Senate Advances Key Legislative Bills as Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Is Honoured Akpabio explained that issues relating to national safety are not ordinarily debated in open sessions of the chamber. He added that the Senate’s rights had not been infringed, noting that lawmakers were previously informed that the operation…

The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC), has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate responsible for the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources, leading to an estimated financial loss of over ₦7.7 billion. The police said the breakthrough followed a petition from a Nigerian telecommunications company, which reported suspicious and unauthorised activities within its billing and payment systems. Investigations revealed that the fraud was facilitated by the compromise of internal staff login credentials, granting the suspects unlawful access to the company’s core operational infrastructure. After weeks of intelligence gathering and planning,…

Pandemonium broke out on Wednesday, as men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Lagos State Police Command, fired teargas at hundreds of residents protesting series of demolitions of buildings, particularly Makoko and Iyana-Oworoonsoki areas of the state. The leader of the demonstration, an activist, popularly called Comrade Soweto and some yet to be identified persons were arrested, while others sustained various degrees of injuries in the process during the melee. Kadpoly Retiree faults Committee, Demolition Of Property The protest, organised by Coalition Against demolition, Forced Eviction, Land grabbing and displacement in Lagos, was in solidarity with victims of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased petrol price to N835 per litre in Lagos, and N839 per litre in Abuja. On Wednesday, TheCable observed that the national oil company made the price adjustment across retail outlets in both cities. NLC Demands Cost-of-Living Allowance as Petrol Price Hits N1,300 NNPC increased the price of the product by N50 from N785 per litre in Lagos and by N20 from N815 in Abuja. The development comes a day after the Dangote refinery increased the ex-gantry price of its petrol to N799 per litre. The refinery said MRS retail outlets will…

The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of ongoing general school renovation projects across selected local government areas of the state. The monitoring exercise covered Kura, Garun Malam and Kiru Local Government Areas, with the aim of assessing the level of work done, ensuring quality assurance, and confirming compliance with approved standards and timelines. During the inspection, Malam Yusuf Kabir expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at several schools, commending contractors for timely delivery and adherence to quality specifications. He specifically praised the renovation projects at…

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, on Tuesday in Ankara, said his country targets a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, adding that discussions to actualise this have already commenced. President Erdogan stated this during a joint press briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian President’s State Visit. Tinubu Misses Step, Falls Briefly During Official Visit to Turkey At present, the trade volume between the two nations is about $2 billion. Turkey exports planes, helicopters, machinery, iron and steel, and chemical products to Nigeria. .Nigeria exports crude oil and agricultural products to Türkiye. President Erdogan…

Babbar kotun tarayya da ke Abuja ta bayar da umarnin tsare shugaban hukumar zaɓe mai zaman kanta ta jihar Kano (KANSIEC), Sani Malumfashi, tare da Sakataren hukumar, Anas Muhammed Mustapha, da Ado Garba, mataimakin darakta, bisa zargin badakalar kuɗi har Naira biliyan ɗaya. Mai shari’a James Omotosho ya umarci a tsare su a gidan gyaran hali na Kuje, Abuja, bayan sun musanta laifuka guda shida da hukumar ICPC ta tuhume su da su. Kotun ta ɗage sauraron shari’ar zuwa ranar 28 ga Janairu domin duba buƙatar belinsu. ICPC ta zarge su da karɓar kuɗaɗe Naira miliyan 450, Naira miliyan 310…